Ky forced herself to take a deep breath and nodded vigorously. “I’m sorry I’m so… so… I don’t mean to doubt you. To doubt them. I’m just… just so worried.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"It's fully understandable, my dear." Sera gave her a comforting pat on the hand. "It takes awhile to feel like you're yourself again. Tomhas and Gaius know the feeling, I think. You can always talk to them if you need to. They'll listen, and they can give advice if need be. We're all here for you."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
Ky smiled sadly. “I appreciate it more than you know… I always thought I’d be with him until one of us died. Probably me.” She shrugged. “But Lord Loquitur says I’m not too old to pick a career.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"I should say not. You're what, sixteen? There's your whole life ahead of you and you're surrounded by interesting careers. Tomhas has quite a few artisans and workers employed at his Keep, as I recall. And Gaius has skilled people as well."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“Fifteen, ma’am,” Ky murmured. “But you’re supposed to start an internship at 13, like you did. My friends all went to the city when they were 13… and I’m already 15 and didn’t.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"Ah, but you've got connections, now," Sera said slyly. "They'll get you where you need to go, don't you worry. Have you thought about what careers you might want to pursue?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“I don’t know,” Ky said honestly. “I’ve been thinking about it but I haven’t decided. I’m quite good at being an assistant.” She hesitated, flushing. “That’s prideful, sorry… but I do know quite a few languages. That has to be helpful, yeah?”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"That's an excellent skill to have," she encouraged. "That would serve you well as an ambassador or a translator."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“I could…” Ky perked up with a grin. “I could be an ambassador. Not just an assistant, couldn’t I?”
That would be so much easier. Using her skills without fear of repercussion.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"You could very well be!" Sera looked up as the tent flap opened and General Xander appeared. "Lord Ash wants to speak to both of us," he said gruffly, and gave a small nod to Ky. "Lord Loquitur has asked me to tell you he's resting in his tent and that you can do as you like til dinner, miss."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“Yes, sir.” Ky nodded to him, standing up. She looked at Sera. “Thank you.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
Sera dipped her head to her as she stood as well. "It was good to talk to you, Ky. I'll see you later."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“You as well, ma’am.” Ky took a step towards the door, then her body locked up in an instant, horror settling across her. She didn’t want to see it. Not again. “Is he still…?” She shook her head. “Nevermind. Sorry. I-I can—“ she cleared her throat. She could deal with it. She needed to stop being such a pest.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
Sera looked to Xander, who shook his head. "I had my soldiers dispose of the body," he informed Ky. "The snow is a mess but the man himself has been taken to the crows."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
Her shoulders relaxed and she let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you.” That was better.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
